Beyond the counter: how Tower Systems is powering the modern Australian newsagency

Running a successful newsagency in Australia today  is a juggling act. From managing lottery sales and magazine returns to embracing e-commerce and diversifying your product range, the demands are greater than ever. Ask any newsagent. They will tell you. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

At Tower Systems, we understand these challenges. As the only newsagency software provider to have owned and operated our own newsagencies, we have a valuable and unique perspective. We have experience. Our stores were our learning labs, allowing us to build a solution that genuinely addresses the real-world needs of Aussie newsagents.

This made our software the industry standard, trusted by over 1,800 newsagents across Australia. It made us the industry standard.

Good newsagency software is a central nervous system for your entire business. It should be:

• Easy to use for you and your team.
• Updated regularly with features that matter.
• Accessible from anywhere, so you’re not tied to the counter.
• Powerful enough to help you sell anywhere—in-store, online, or at a local market.

Our newsagency software is these things. It is designed to tick all these boxes and more, providing a comprehensive toolkit to help you run a more efficient, valuable, and enjoyable business.

We’ve packed our software with features specifically designed to save you time, reduce errors, and open up new revenue streams.

Mastering core newsagency operations:

• Seamless The Lott integration: Manage lottery transactions effortlessly with our direct link to The Lott via XchangeIT.
• Streamlined publication management: Handle magazine arrivals and returns through XchangeIT, manage complex publication pricing for different days of the week, and apply price changes with ease.
• Home delivery & customer accounts: Effortlessly manage newspaper home delivery routes, sub-agent accounts, customer putaways, and special orders.

Driving modern retail efficiency:

• Integrated AI tools. These are a game changer.
• Business performance insights. ready 24/7. Money making. Attention grabbing.
• Integrated EFTPOS: Connect directly with all major banks to speed up transactions, eliminate mistakes, and automatically pass on fees with an optional surcharge.
• Seamless accounting: Link directly with Xero for up-to-date, time-saving accounting management.
• Powerful e-commerce integrations: Sell 24/7 beyond your local area by connecting your inventory directly to Shopify, WooCommerce, Big Commerce, and more. We can even help you build the website.
• Smart integrations: Connect with popular roster apps (Deputy, Tanda), delivery apps, and more to streamline every part of your operation.

The local Aussie newsagency is changing, and our software is built to change with you. We are proud to support newsagents who have evolved their businesses to include:

• Coffee shops & cafes with table service
• Gift, book, and toy shops
• Baby and boutique clothing stores
• Camping and outdoor suppliers
• Local artist consignment and tourism rentals

Our flexible platform provides the tools and data you need to confidently diversify and ensure your business remains a vital part of your community.

We believe our role extends beyond providing a great product. When you join the Tower Systems community, you gain a partner invested in your success. We offer:

• Expert marketing advice to help you reach new customers.
• Theft mitigation guidance to protect your bottom line.
• Dedicated ongoing support from our friendly help desk team, available six days a week.
• A comprehensive training library of short videos, free for your entire team.

For a few dollars a day, you can rent the complete Tower Systems software package. This all-inclusive price covers software for all computers in your location, help desk access, and all our powerful integrations.

We’ve recently launched exciting new features that are getting cheers from our customers, making our newsagency software even better.

Request a personal demo: To discuss your specific business needs, call our team on 1300 662 957 or email us at sales@towersystems.com.au.

We are sincerely grateful to the many newsagents who have already joined us this year and the 1,800+ businesses who trust us every day. Let us help you build a more valuable and enjoyable future for your newsagency.